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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.18, 901.74 and 190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.18, 901.74 and 190.30 is: 285.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.18 : 901.74 = 190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.18/901.74 = 190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.18x = 901.74 × 190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.18x = 171,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,601.12/601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.44

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