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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.17, 913.54 and 198.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.17, 913.54 and 198.21 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.17 : 913.54 = 198.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.17/913.54 = 198.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.17x = 913.54 × 198.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.17x = 181,071.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,071.77/609.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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