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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.55, 908.42 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.55, 908.42 and 194.55 is: 291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.55 : 908.42 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.55/908.42 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.55x = 908.42 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.55x = 176,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,733.84/605.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.86

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