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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.10, 907.60 and 188.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.10, 907.60 and 188.61 is: 282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.10 : 907.60 = 188.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.10/907.60 = 188.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.10x = 907.60 × 188.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.10x = 171,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,186.22/605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.91

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