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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.32, 906.40 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.32, 906.40 and 193.50 is: 290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.32 : 906.40 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.32/906.40 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.32x = 906.40 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.32x = 175,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,388.40/604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.22

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