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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.62, 908.56 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.62, 908.56 and 194.78 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.62 : 908.56 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.62/908.56 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.62x = 908.56 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.62x = 176,969.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,969.32/605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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