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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.62, 905.45 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.62, 905.45 and 192.78 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.62 : 905.45 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.62/905.45 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.62x = 905.45 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.62x = 174,552.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,552.65/603.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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