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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.90, 918.03 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.90, 918.03 and 195.49 is: 293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.90 : 918.03 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.90/918.03 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.90x = 918.03 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.90x = 179,461.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,461.09/611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.29

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