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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.67, 912.82 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.67, 912.82 and 197.73 is: 296.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.67 : 912.82 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.67/912.82 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.67x = 912.82 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.67x = 180,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,486.84/608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.53

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