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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.61, 911.52 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.61, 911.52 and 196.71 is: 295.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.61 : 911.52 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.61/911.52 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.61x = 911.52 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.61x = 179,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,301.68/607.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.09

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