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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.84, 913.24 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.84, 913.24 and 198 is: 296.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.84 : 913.24 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.84/913.24 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.84x = 913.24 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.84x = 180,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,821.52/608.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.99

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