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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.51, 1,221.77 and 198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.51, 1,221.77 and 198.22 is: 297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.51 : 1,221.77 = 198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.51/1,221.77 = 198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.51x = 1,221.77 × 198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.51x = 242,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,176.96/814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.33

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