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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.40, 901.74 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.40, 901.74 and 190.42 is: 285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.40 : 901.74 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.40/901.74 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.40x = 901.74 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.40x = 171,709.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,709.33/601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.52

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