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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.65, 902.45 and 190.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.65, 902.45 and 190.78 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.65 : 902.45 = 190.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.65/902.45 = 190.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.65x = 902.45 × 190.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.65x = 172,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,167.63/601.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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