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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.87, 914.82 and 199.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.87, 914.82 and 199.01 is: 298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.87 : 914.82 = 199.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.87/914.82 = 199.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.87x = 914.82 × 199.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.87x = 182,052.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,052.76/609.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.51

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