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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.08, 908.78 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.08, 908.78 and 195.16 is: 292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.08 : 908.78 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.08/908.78 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.08x = 908.78 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.08x = 177,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,357.50/606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.63

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