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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.56, 908.31 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.56, 908.31 and 194.79 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.56 : 908.31 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.56/908.31 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.56x = 908.31 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.56x = 176,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,928.73/605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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