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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.34, 913.85 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.34, 913.85 and 198.59 is: 297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.34 : 913.85 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.34/913.85 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.34x = 913.85 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.34x = 181,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,481.47/609.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.83

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