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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.71, 914.51 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.71, 914.51 and 198.81 is: 298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.71 : 914.51 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.71/914.51 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.71x = 914.51 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.71x = 181,814.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,814.23/609.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.20

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