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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.01, 906 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.01, 906 and 193.17 is: 289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.01 : 906 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.01/906 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.01x = 906 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.01x = 175,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,012.02/604.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.75

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