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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.66, 912.52 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.66, 912.52 and 197.54 is: 296.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.66 : 912.52 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.66/912.52 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.66x = 912.52 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.66x = 180,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,259.20/608.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.16

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