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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.49, 911.25 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.49, 911.25 and 196.62 is: 294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.49 : 911.25 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.49/911.25 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.49x = 911.25 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.49x = 179,172.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,172.65/607.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.94

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