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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.18, 906.26 and 193.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.18, 906.26 and 193.31 is: 289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.18 : 906.26 = 193.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.18/906.26 = 193.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.18x = 906.26 × 193.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.18x = 175,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,189.12/604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.96

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