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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.11, 907.78 and 194.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.11, 907.78 and 194.21 is: 291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.11 : 907.78 = 194.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.11/907.78 = 194.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.11x = 907.78 × 194.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.11x = 176,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,303.60/605.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.36

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