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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.66, 911.49 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.66, 911.49 and 196.80 is: 295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.66 : 911.49 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.66/911.49 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.66x = 911.49 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.66x = 179,381.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,381.23/607.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.20

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