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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.13, 901.80 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.13, 901.80 and 190.38 is: 285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.13 : 901.80 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.13/901.80 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.13x = 901.80 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.13x = 171,688.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,688.07/601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.61

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