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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.99, 907.62 and 194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.99, 907.62 and 194.15 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.99 : 907.62 = 194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.99/907.62 = 194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.99x = 907.62 × 194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.99x = 176,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,214.42/604.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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