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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.74, 913.12 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.74, 913.12 and 197.88 is: 296.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.74 : 913.12 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.74/913.12 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.74x = 913.12 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.74x = 180,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,688.19/608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.83

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