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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.98, 909.07 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.98, 909.07 and 195.21 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.98 : 909.07 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.98/909.07 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.98x = 909.07 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.98x = 177,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,460.16/605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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