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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.14, 913.42 and 198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.14, 913.42 and 198.05 is: 296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.14 : 913.42 = 198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.14/913.42 = 198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.14x = 913.42 × 198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.14x = 180,902.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,902.83/609.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.98

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