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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.27, 905.97 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.27, 905.97 and 193.17 is: 289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.27 : 905.97 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.27/905.97 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.27x = 905.97 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.27x = 175,006.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,006.22/604.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.62

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