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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.99, 913.50 and 198.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.99, 913.50 and 198.13 is: 297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.99 : 913.50 = 198.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.99/913.50 = 198.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.99x = 913.50 × 198.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.99x = 180,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,991.76/608.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.20

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