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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.93, 914.57 and 199.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.93, 914.57 and 199.01 is: 298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.93 : 914.57 = 199.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.93/914.57 = 199.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.93x = 914.57 × 199.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.93x = 182,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,006.44/609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.41

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