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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.42, 906.66 and 193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.42, 906.66 and 193.60 is: 290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.42 : 906.66 = 193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.42/906.66 = 193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.42x = 906.66 × 193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.42x = 175,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,529.38/604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.41

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