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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.31, 901.91 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.31, 901.91 and 190.72 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.31 : 901.91 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.31/901.91 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.31x = 901.91 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.31x = 172,009.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,009.54/601.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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