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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.63, 908.47 and 194.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.63, 908.47 and 194.65 is: 291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.63 : 908.47 = 194.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.63/908.47 = 194.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.63x = 908.47 × 194.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.63x = 176,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,835.67/605.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.99

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