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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 908.79 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 908.79 and 195.03 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 908.79 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/908.79 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 908.79 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 177,241.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,241.31/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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