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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.77, 911.63 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.77, 911.63 and 191.32 is: 286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.77 : 911.63 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.77/911.63 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.77x = 911.63 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.77x = 174,411.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,411.25/607.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.97

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