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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.73, 908.62 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.73, 908.62 and 194.87 is: 292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.73 : 908.62 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.73/908.62 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.73x = 908.62 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.73x = 177,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,057.26/605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.30

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