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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.30, 901.98 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.30, 901.98 and 190.44 is: 285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.30 : 901.98 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.30/901.98 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.30x = 901.98 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.30x = 171,773.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,773.07/601.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.67

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