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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.79, 913.29 and 197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.79, 913.29 and 197.81 is: 296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.79 : 913.29 = 197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.79/913.29 = 197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.79x = 913.29 × 197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.79x = 180,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,657.89/608.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.75

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