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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.98, 909.03 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.98, 909.03 and 195.01 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.98 : 909.03 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.98/909.03 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.98x = 909.03 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.98x = 177,269.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,269.94/605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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