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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.97, 913.32 and 198.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.97, 913.32 and 198.15 is: 297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.97 : 913.32 = 198.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.97/913.32 = 198.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.97x = 913.32 × 198.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.97x = 180,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,974.36/608.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.18

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