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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.08, 913.01 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.08, 913.01 and 197.91 is: 296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.08 : 913.01 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.08/913.01 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.08x = 913.01 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.08x = 180,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,692.82/609.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.67

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