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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 904.23 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 904.23 and 192.02 is: 287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 904.23 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/904.23 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 904.23 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 173,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,625.72/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.94

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