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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 907.86 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 907.86 and 194.52 is: 291.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 907.86 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/907.86 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 907.86 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 176,596.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,596.93/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.70

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