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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.78, 911.59 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.78, 911.59 and 196.94 is: 295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.78 : 911.59 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.78/911.59 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.78x = 911.59 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.78x = 179,528.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,528.53/607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.38

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