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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.54, 913.95 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.54, 913.95 and 198.60 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.54 : 913.95 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.54/913.95 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.54x = 913.95 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.54x = 181,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,510.47/609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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