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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.83, 913.28 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.83, 913.28 and 197.84 is: 296.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.83 : 913.28 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.83/913.28 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.83x = 913.28 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.83x = 180,684.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,684.61/608.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.77

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