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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.58, 908.35 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.58, 908.35 and 189.11 is: 283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.58 : 908.35 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.58/908.35 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.58x = 908.35 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.58x = 171,778.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,778.07/605.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.66

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