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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.66, 905.22 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.66, 905.22 and 192.72 is: 288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.66 : 905.22 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.66/905.22 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.66x = 905.22 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.66x = 174,454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,454.00/603.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.99

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