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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.43, 908.16 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.43, 908.16 and 194.87 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.43 : 908.16 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.43/908.16 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.43x = 908.16 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.43x = 176,973.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,973.14/605.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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