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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.88, 906.85 and 193.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.88, 906.85 and 193.78 is: 290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.88 : 906.85 = 193.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.88/906.85 = 193.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.88x = 906.85 × 193.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.88x = 175,729.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,729.39/604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.52

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