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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.12, 913.72 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.12, 913.72 and 198.24 is: 297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.12 : 913.72 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.12/913.72 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.12x = 913.72 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.12x = 181,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,135.85/609.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.38

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