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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.53, 908.23 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.53, 908.23 and 194.96 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.53 : 908.23 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.53/908.23 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.53x = 908.23 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.53x = 177,065.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,065.56/605.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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