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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605, 907.50 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605, 907.50 and 194.48 is: 291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605 : 907.50 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605/907.50 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605x = 907.50 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605x = 176,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,490.60/605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.72

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