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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.39, 914.22 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.39, 914.22 and 198.72 is: 298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.39 : 914.22 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.39/914.22 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.39x = 914.22 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.39x = 181,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,673.80/609.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.12

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