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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.96, 911.71 and 196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.96, 911.71 and 196.99 is: 295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.96 : 911.71 = 196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.96/911.71 = 196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.96x = 911.71 × 196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.96x = 179,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,597.75/607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.41

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