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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.66, 908.51 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.66, 908.51 and 194.84 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.66 : 908.51 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.66/908.51 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.66x = 908.51 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.66x = 177,008.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,008.57/605.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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