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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.77, 914.69 and 198.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.77, 914.69 and 198.91 is: 298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.77 : 914.69 = 198.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.77/914.69 = 198.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.77x = 914.69 × 198.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.77x = 181,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,940.99/609.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.38

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