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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.59, 911.52 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.59, 911.52 and 196.71 is: 295.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.59 : 911.52 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.59/911.52 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.59x = 911.52 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.59x = 179,305.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,305.10/607.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.11

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