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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.93, 914.61 and 198.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.93, 914.61 and 198.99 is: 298.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.93 : 914.61 = 198.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.93/914.61 = 198.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.93x = 914.61 × 198.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.93x = 181,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,998.24/609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.39

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