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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.85, 914.87 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.85, 914.87 and 193.42 is: 290.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.85 : 914.87 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.85/914.87 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.85x = 914.87 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.85x = 176,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,954.16/609.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.16

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