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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.78, 912.90 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.78, 912.90 and 192.21 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.78 : 912.90 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.78/912.90 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.78x = 912.90 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.78x = 175,466.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,466.71/608.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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