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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.34, 910.98 and 196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.34, 910.98 and 196.46 is: 294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.34 : 910.98 = 196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.34/910.98 = 196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.34x = 910.98 × 196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.34x = 178,971.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,971.13/607.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.68

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