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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.89, 913.43 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.89, 913.43 and 192.28 is: 288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.89 : 913.43 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.89/913.43 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.89x = 913.43 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.89x = 175,635.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,635.31/608.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.45

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