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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.99, 908.99 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.99, 908.99 and 195.12 is: 292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.99 : 908.99 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.99/908.99 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.99x = 908.99 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.99x = 177,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,362.13/605.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.68

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