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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.72, 912.47 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.72, 912.47 and 197.54 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.72 : 912.47 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.72/912.47 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.72x = 912.47 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.72x = 180,247.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,247.20/608.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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