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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.93, 922.21 and 198.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.93, 922.21 and 198.38 is: 297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.93 : 922.21 = 198.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.93/922.21 = 198.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.93x = 922.21 × 198.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.93x = 182,949.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,949.83/614.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.52

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