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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.62, 905.56 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.62, 905.56 and 192.78 is: 289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.62 : 905.56 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.62/905.56 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.62x = 905.56 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.62x = 174,573.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,573.86/603.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.21

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