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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.15, 901.78 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.15, 901.78 and 190.28 is: 285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.15 : 901.78 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.15/901.78 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.15x = 901.78 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.15x = 171,585.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,585.24/601.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.43

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