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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.36, 906.40 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.36, 906.40 and 193.52 is: 290.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.36 : 906.40 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.36/906.40 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.36x = 906.40 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.36x = 175,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,406.53/604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.24

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