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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.58, 906.86 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.58, 906.86 and 188.11 is: 282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.58 : 906.86 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.58/906.86 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.58x = 906.86 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.58x = 170,583.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,583.96/604.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.15

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