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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.89, 914.64 and 198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.89, 914.64 and 198.93 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.89 : 914.64 = 198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.89/914.64 = 198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.89x = 914.64 × 198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.89x = 181,949.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,949.34/609.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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