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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.29, 901.94 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.29, 901.94 and 190.46 is: 285.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.29 : 901.94 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.29/901.94 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.29x = 901.94 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.29x = 171,784.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,784.79/601.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.69

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