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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.30, 913.80 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.30, 913.80 and 198.44 is: 297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.30 : 913.80 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.30/913.80 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.30x = 913.80 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.30x = 181,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,329.90/609.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.60

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