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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.35, 909.50 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.35, 909.50 and 195.78 is: 293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.35 : 909.50 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.35/909.50 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.35x = 909.50 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.35x = 178,064.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,064.34/606.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.66

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