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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.62, 908.51 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.62, 908.51 and 194.61 is: 291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.62 : 908.51 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.62/908.51 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.62x = 908.51 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.62x = 176,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,804.16/605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.94

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