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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 909.42 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 909.42 and 195.45 is: 293.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 909.42 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/909.42 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 909.42 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 177,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,746.14/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.11

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