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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.30, 908.21 and 194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.30, 908.21 and 194.47 is: 291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.30 : 908.21 = 194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.30/908.21 = 194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.30x = 908.21 × 194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.30x = 176,619.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,619.60/605.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.79

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