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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.87, 907.28 and 194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.87, 907.28 and 194.03 is: 291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.87 : 907.28 = 194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.87/907.28 = 194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.87x = 907.28 × 194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.87x = 176,034.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,034.03/604.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.03

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