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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.79, 908.53 and 194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.79, 908.53 and 194.97 is: 292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.79 : 908.53 = 194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.79/908.53 = 194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.79x = 908.53 × 194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.79x = 177,139.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,139.01/605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.41

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