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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.37, 1,221.55 and 198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.37, 1,221.55 and 198.07 is: 297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.37 : 1,221.55 = 198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.37/1,221.55 = 198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.37x = 1,221.55 × 198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.37x = 241,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,951.28/814.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.10

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