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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.41, 902.29 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.41, 902.29 and 190.54 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.41 : 902.29 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.41/902.29 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.41x = 902.29 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.41x = 171,922.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,922.34/601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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