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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.67, 912.92 and 197.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.67, 912.92 and 197.87 is: 296.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.67 : 912.92 = 197.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.67/912.92 = 197.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.67x = 912.92 × 197.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.67x = 180,633.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,633.93/608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.77

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