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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.72, 914.46 and 198.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.72, 914.46 and 198.90 is: 298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.72 : 914.46 = 198.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.72/914.46 = 198.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.72x = 914.46 × 198.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.72x = 181,886.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,886.09/609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.31

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