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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.33, 901.67 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.33, 901.67 and 190.35 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.33 : 901.67 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.33/901.67 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.33x = 901.67 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.33x = 171,631.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,631.93/601.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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