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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.49, 902.27 and 190.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.49, 902.27 and 190.61 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.49 : 902.27 = 190.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.49/902.27 = 190.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.49x = 902.27 × 190.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.49x = 171,985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,985.36/601.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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