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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.64, 902.50 and 190.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.64, 902.50 and 190.77 is: 286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.64 : 902.50 = 190.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.64/902.50 = 190.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.64x = 902.50 × 190.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.64x = 172,169.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,169.93/601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.17

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