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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.39, 909.71 and 189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.39, 909.71 and 189.91 is: 284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.39 : 909.71 = 189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.39/909.71 = 189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.39x = 909.71 × 189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.39x = 172,763.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,763.93/606.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.91

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