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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.40, 911.21 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.40, 911.21 and 196.50 is: 294.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.40 : 911.21 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.40/911.21 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.40x = 911.21 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.40x = 179,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,052.77/607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.79

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