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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.12, 913.74 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.12, 913.74 and 198.12 is: 297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.12 : 913.74 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.12/913.74 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.12x = 913.74 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.12x = 181,030.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,030.17/609.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.20

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