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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.60, 908.34 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.60, 908.34 and 195.04 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.60 : 908.34 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.60/908.34 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.60x = 908.34 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.60x = 177,162.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,162.63/605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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