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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.62, 906.53 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.62, 906.53 and 188.01 is: 281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.62 : 906.53 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.62/906.53 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.62x = 906.53 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.62x = 170,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,435.77/604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.89

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