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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.37, 907.83 and 188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.37, 907.83 and 188.86 is: 283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.37 : 907.83 = 188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.37/907.83 = 188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.37x = 907.83 × 188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.37x = 171,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,450.18/605.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.21

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