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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.20, 910.59 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.20, 910.59 and 196.32 is: 294.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.20 : 910.59 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.20/910.59 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.20x = 910.59 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.20x = 178,767.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,767.03/607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.41

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