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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 901.46 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 901.46 and 190.17 is: 285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 901.46 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/901.46 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 901.46 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 171,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,431.12/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.23

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