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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.15, 906.20 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.15, 906.20 and 187.68 is: 281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.15 : 906.20 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.15/906.20 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.15x = 906.20 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.15x = 170,075.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,075.62/604.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.51

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