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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.84, 908.80 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.84, 908.80 and 195.17 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.84 : 908.80 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.84/908.80 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.84x = 908.80 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.84x = 177,365.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,365.46/605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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