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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.04, 901.52 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.04, 901.52 and 190.14 is: 285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.04 : 901.52 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.04/901.52 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.04x = 901.52 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.04x = 171,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,415.01/601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.20

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