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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 911 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 911 and 196.38 is: 294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 911 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/911 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 911 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 178,902.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,902.18/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.55

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