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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.27, 908.01 and 194.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.27, 908.01 and 194.42 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.27 : 908.01 = 194.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.27/908.01 = 194.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.27x = 908.01 × 194.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.27x = 176,537.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,537.57/605.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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