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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.12, 901.18 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.12, 901.18 and 190 is: 284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.12 : 901.18 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.12/901.18 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.12x = 901.18 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.12x = 171,224.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,224.20/601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.84

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