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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.56, 902.48 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.56, 902.48 and 190.71 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.56 : 902.48 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.56/902.48 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.56x = 902.48 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.56x = 172,111.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,111.01/601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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