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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.57, 908.24 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.57, 908.24 and 194.58 is: 291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.57 : 908.24 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.57/908.24 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.57x = 908.24 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.57x = 176,724.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,724.37/605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.83

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