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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.73, 908.60 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.73, 908.60 and 194.90 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.73 : 908.60 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.73/908.60 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.73x = 908.60 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.73x = 177,080.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,080.62/605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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