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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.65, 913.07 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.65, 913.07 and 197.66 is: 296.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.65 : 913.07 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.65/913.07 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.65x = 913.07 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.65x = 180,480.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,480.19/608.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.53

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