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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.75, 913.20 and 197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.75, 913.20 and 197.81 is: 296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.75 : 913.20 = 197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.75/913.20 = 197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.75x = 913.20 × 197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.75x = 180,634.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,634.54/608.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.73

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