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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.85, 913.23 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.85, 913.23 and 198.18 is: 297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.85 : 913.23 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.85/913.23 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.85x = 913.23 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.85x = 180,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,983.92/608.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.26

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