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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.96, 914.95 and 199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.96, 914.95 and 199.09 is: 298.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.96 : 914.95 = 199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.96/914.95 = 199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.96x = 914.95 × 199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.96x = 182,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,157.40/609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.64

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