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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.55, 912.92 and 197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.55, 912.92 and 197.56 is: 296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.55 : 912.92 = 197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.55/912.92 = 197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.55x = 912.92 × 197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.55x = 180,353.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,353.21/608.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.36

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