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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607, 910.50 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607, 910.50 and 196.48 is: 294.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607 : 910.50 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607/910.50 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607x = 910.50 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607x = 178,895.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,895.04/607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.72

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