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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.95, 914.73 and 198.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.95, 914.73 and 198.99 is: 298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.95 : 914.73 = 198.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.95/914.73 = 198.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.95x = 914.73 × 198.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.95x = 182,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,022.12/609.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.42

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