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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.84, 913.39 and 198.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.84, 913.39 and 198.01 is: 297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.84 : 913.39 = 198.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.84/913.39 = 198.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.84x = 913.39 × 198.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.84x = 180,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,857.58/608.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.06

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