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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.54, 908.04 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.54, 908.04 and 194.60 is: 291.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.54 : 908.04 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.54/908.04 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.54x = 908.04 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.54x = 176,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,704.58/605.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.81

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