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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.88, 913.02 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.88, 913.02 and 197.76 is: 296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.88 : 913.02 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.88/913.02 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.88x = 913.02 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.88x = 180,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,557.49/608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.54

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