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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.63, 905.14 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.63, 905.14 and 192.65 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.63 : 905.14 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.63/905.14 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.63x = 905.14 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.63x = 174,375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,375.22/603.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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