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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 913.08 and 197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 913.08 and 197.82 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 913.08 = 197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/913.08 = 197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 913.08 × 197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 180,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,625.49/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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