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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.86, 913.31 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.86, 913.31 and 198 is: 297.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.86 : 913.31 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.86/913.31 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.86x = 913.31 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.86x = 180,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,835.38/608.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.01

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