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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.73, 913.15 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.73, 913.15 and 197.76 is: 296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.73 : 913.15 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.73/913.15 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.73x = 913.15 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.73x = 180,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,588.22/608.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.67

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