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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.93, 913.49 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.93, 913.49 and 197.97 is: 296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.93 : 913.49 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.93/913.49 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.93x = 913.49 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.93x = 180,842.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,842.79/608.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.98

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