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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.38, 906.50 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.38, 906.50 and 193.38 is: 290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.38 : 906.50 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.38/906.50 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.38x = 906.50 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.38x = 175,298.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,298.97/604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.05

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