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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.69, 914.70 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.69, 914.70 and 198.82 is: 298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.69 : 914.70 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.69/914.70 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.69x = 914.70 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.69x = 181,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,856.08/609.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.28

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