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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.49, 911.22 and 196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.49, 911.22 and 196.52 is: 294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.49 : 911.22 = 196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.49/911.22 = 196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.49x = 911.22 × 196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.49x = 179,068.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,068.40/607.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.77

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