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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.98, 908.97 and 195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.98, 908.97 and 195.15 is: 292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.98 : 908.97 = 195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.98/908.97 = 195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.98x = 908.97 × 195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.98x = 177,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,385.50/605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.73

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