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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.19, 913.79 and 198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.19, 913.79 and 198.68 is: 298.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.19 : 913.79 = 198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.19/913.79 = 198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.19x = 913.79 × 198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.19x = 181,547.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,547.72/609.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.02

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