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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.96, 907.59 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.96, 907.59 and 194.08 is: 291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.96 : 907.59 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.96/907.59 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.96x = 907.59 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.96x = 176,145.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,145.07/604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.17

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