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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 905.93 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 905.93 and 193.06 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 905.93 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/905.93 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 905.93 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 174,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,898.85/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

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