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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.80, 908.49 and 194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.80, 908.49 and 194.83 is: 292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.80 : 908.49 = 194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.80/908.49 = 194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.80x = 908.49 × 194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.80x = 176,998.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,998.47/605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.18

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