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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.16, 913.81 and 198.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.16, 913.81 and 198.34 is: 297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.16 : 913.81 = 198.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.16/913.81 = 198.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.16x = 913.81 × 198.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.16x = 181,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,245.08/609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.53

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