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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.40, 909.71 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.40, 909.71 and 195.50 is: 293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.40 : 909.71 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.40/909.71 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.40x = 909.71 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.40x = 177,844.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,844.61/606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.28

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