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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.40, 901.85 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.40, 901.85 and 190.58 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.40 : 901.85 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.40/901.85 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.40x = 901.85 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.40x = 171,869.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,869.11/601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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