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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.44, 1,221.64 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.44, 1,221.64 and 198.14 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.44 : 1,221.64 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.44/1,221.64 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.44x = 1,221.64 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.44x = 242,059.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,059.17/814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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