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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.63, 909.96 and 196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.63, 909.96 and 196.05 is: 294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.63 : 909.96 = 196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.63/909.96 = 196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.63x = 909.96 × 196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.63x = 178,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,397.66/606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.08

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