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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.99, 906.08 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.99, 906.08 and 193.14 is: 289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.99 : 906.08 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.99/906.08 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.99x = 906.08 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.99x = 174,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,999.33/603.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.74

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