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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.87, 908.79 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.87, 908.79 and 194.93 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.87 : 908.79 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.87/908.79 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.87x = 908.79 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.87x = 177,145.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,145.89/605.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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