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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.29, 908.01 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.29, 908.01 and 194.29 is: 291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.29 : 908.01 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.29/908.01 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.29x = 908.01 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.29x = 176,417.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,417.26/605.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.46

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