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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.51, 902.32 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.51, 902.32 and 190.54 is: 285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.51 : 902.32 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.51/902.32 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.51x = 902.32 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.51x = 171,928.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,928.05/601.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.83

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