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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.44, 908.28 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.44, 908.28 and 194.48 is: 291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.44 : 908.28 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.44/908.28 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.44x = 908.28 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.44x = 176,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,642.29/605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.76

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