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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.60, 908.51 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.60, 908.51 and 194.70 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.60 : 908.51 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.60/908.51 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.60x = 908.51 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.60x = 176,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,886.90/605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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