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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.91, 908.88 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.91, 908.88 and 195.08 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.91 : 908.88 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.91/908.88 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.91x = 908.88 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.91x = 177,299.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,299.77/605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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