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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.40, 911.21 and 196.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.40, 911.21 and 196.55 is: 294.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.40 : 911.21 = 196.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.40/911.21 = 196.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.40x = 911.21 × 196.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.40x = 179,092.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,092.79/607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.85

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