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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 901.70 and 190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 901.70 and 190.15 is: 285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 901.70 = 190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/901.70 = 190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 901.70 × 190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 171,458.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,458.26/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.28

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