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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.98, 905.95 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.98, 905.95 and 193.11 is: 289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.98 : 905.95 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.98/905.95 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.98x = 905.95 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.98x = 174,948.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,948.00/603.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.66

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