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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.48, 902.08 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.48, 902.08 and 190.64 is: 285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.48 : 902.08 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.48/902.08 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.48x = 902.08 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.48x = 171,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,972.53/601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.92

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