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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.73, 908.70 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.73, 908.70 and 194.86 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.73 : 908.70 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.73/908.70 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.73x = 908.70 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.73x = 177,069.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,069.28/605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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