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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.11, 905.91 and 187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.11, 905.91 and 187.59 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.11 : 905.91 = 187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.11/905.91 = 187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.11x = 905.91 × 187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.11x = 169,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,939.66/604.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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