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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.84, 905.82 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.84, 905.82 and 193.02 is: 289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.84 : 905.82 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.84/905.82 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.84x = 905.82 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.84x = 174,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,841.38/603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.55

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