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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.46, 910.97 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.46, 910.97 and 196.49 is: 294.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.46 : 910.97 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.46/910.97 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.46x = 910.97 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.46x = 178,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,995.51/607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.66

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