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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.18, 907.76 and 194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.18, 907.76 and 194.31 is: 291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.18 : 907.76 = 194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.18/907.76 = 194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.18x = 907.76 × 194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.18x = 176,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,386.85/605.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.46

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