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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.86, 913.43 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.86, 913.43 and 198.06 is: 297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.86 : 913.43 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.86/913.43 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.86x = 913.43 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.86x = 180,908.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,908.39/608.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.13

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