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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.06, 901.56 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.06, 901.56 and 190.22 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.06 : 901.56 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.06/901.56 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.06x = 901.56 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.06x = 171,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,489.28/601.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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