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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.78, 914.22 and 198.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.78, 914.22 and 198.67 is: 297.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.78 : 914.22 = 198.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.78/914.22 = 198.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.78x = 914.22 × 198.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.78x = 181,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,628.09/609.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.86

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