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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.38, 913.61 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.38, 913.61 and 198.27 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.38 : 913.61 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.38/913.61 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.38x = 913.61 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.38x = 181,135.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,135.90/609.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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