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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601, 901.61 and 190.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601, 901.61 and 190.03 is: 285.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601 : 901.61 = 190.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601/901.61 = 190.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601x = 901.61 × 190.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601x = 171,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,332.95/601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.08

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