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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.47, 905.20 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.47, 905.20 and 192.61 is: 288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.47 : 905.20 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.47/905.20 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.47x = 905.20 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.47x = 174,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,346.05/603.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.91

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