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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.71, 914.63 and 198.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.71, 914.63 and 198.77 is: 298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.71 : 914.63 = 198.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.71/914.63 = 198.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.71x = 914.63 × 198.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.71x = 181,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,795.44/609.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.17

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