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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.70, 913.19 and 197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.70, 913.19 and 197.83 is: 296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.70 : 913.19 = 197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.70/913.19 = 197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.70x = 913.19 × 197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.70x = 180,656.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,656.38/608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.79

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