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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.69, 914.61 and 198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.69, 914.61 and 198.68 is: 298.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.69 : 914.61 = 198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.69/914.61 = 198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.69x = 914.61 × 198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.69x = 181,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,712.34/609.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.04

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