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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.48, 906.78 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.48, 906.78 and 193.51 is: 290.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.48 : 906.78 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.48/906.78 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.48x = 906.78 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.48x = 175,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,471.00/604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.28

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