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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.96, 908.74 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.96, 908.74 and 195 is: 292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.96 : 908.74 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.96/908.74 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.96x = 908.74 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.96x = 177,204.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,204.54/605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.44

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