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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.56, 901.77 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.56, 901.77 and 190.41 is: 285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.56 : 901.77 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.56/901.77 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.56x = 901.77 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.56x = 171,706.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,706.03/601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.43

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