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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.08, 901.56 and 190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.08, 901.56 and 190.15 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.08 : 901.56 = 190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.08/901.56 = 190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.08x = 901.56 × 190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.08x = 171,434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,434.99/601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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