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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.37, 907.79 and 194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.37, 907.79 and 194.39 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.37 : 907.79 = 194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.37/907.79 = 194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.37x = 907.79 × 194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.37x = 176,465.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,465.30/605.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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