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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.50, 911.32 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.50, 911.32 and 196.62 is: 294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.50 : 911.32 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.50/911.32 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.50x = 911.32 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.50x = 179,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,183.74/607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.95

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