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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.53, 912.94 and 197.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.53, 912.94 and 197.71 is: 296.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.53 : 912.94 = 197.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.53/912.94 = 197.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.53x = 912.94 × 197.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.53x = 180,497.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,497.37/608.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.61

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