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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.35, 913.92 and 198.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.35, 913.92 and 198.43 is: 297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.35 : 913.92 = 198.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.35/913.92 = 198.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.35x = 913.92 × 198.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.35x = 181,349.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,349.15/609.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.61

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