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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.13, 901.81 and 190.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.13, 901.81 and 190.37 is: 285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.13 : 901.81 = 190.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.13/901.81 = 190.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.13x = 901.81 × 190.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.13x = 171,680.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,680.06/601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.59

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