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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.29, 906.48 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.29, 906.48 and 187.92 is: 281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.29 : 906.48 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.29/906.48 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.29x = 906.48 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.29x = 170,345.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,345.72/604.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.89

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