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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.94, 912.04 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.94, 912.04 and 196.98 is: 295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.94 : 912.04 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.94/912.04 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.94x = 912.04 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.94x = 179,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,653.64/607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.51

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