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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.65, 905.48 and 192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.65, 905.48 and 192.79 is: 289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.65 : 905.48 = 192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.65/905.48 = 192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.65x = 905.48 × 192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.65x = 174,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,567.49/603.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.19

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