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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.71, 914.73 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.71, 914.73 and 198.80 is: 298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.71 : 914.73 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.71/914.73 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.71x = 914.73 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.71x = 181,845.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,845.54/609.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.25

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