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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.57, 902.47 and 190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.57, 902.47 and 190.81 is: 286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.57 : 902.47 = 190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.57/902.47 = 190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.57x = 902.47 × 190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.57x = 172,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,200.30/601.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.25

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