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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.11, 907.41 and 188.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.11, 907.41 and 188.59 is: 282.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.11 : 907.41 = 188.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.11/907.41 = 188.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.11x = 907.41 × 188.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.11x = 171,128.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,128.45/605.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.81

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