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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.73, 912.99 and 198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.73, 912.99 and 198.16 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.73 : 912.99 = 198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.73/912.99 = 198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.73x = 912.99 × 198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.73x = 180,918.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,918.10/608.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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