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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.56, 911.40 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.56, 911.40 and 196.68 is: 295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.56 : 911.40 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.56/911.40 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.56x = 911.40 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.56x = 179,254.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,254.15/607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.04

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