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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.83, 905.82 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.83, 905.82 and 192.87 is: 289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.83 : 905.82 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.83/905.82 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.83x = 905.82 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.83x = 174,706.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,706.80/603.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.33

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