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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.39, 902.26 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.39, 902.26 and 190.55 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.39 : 902.26 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.39/902.26 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.39x = 902.26 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.39x = 171,924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,924.69/601.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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