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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.58, 902.30 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.58, 902.30 and 190.76 is: 286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.58 : 902.30 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.58/902.30 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.58x = 902.30 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.58x = 172,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,122.75/601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.12

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