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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.22, 901.73 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.22, 901.73 and 190.42 is: 285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.22 : 901.73 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.22/901.73 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.22x = 901.73 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.22x = 171,705.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,705.65/601.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.59

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