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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.37, 913.49 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.37, 913.49 and 198.30 is: 297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.37 : 913.49 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.37/913.49 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.37x = 913.49 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.37x = 181,141.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,141.65/609.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.26

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