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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.65, 902.46 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.65, 902.46 and 190.73 is: 286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.65 : 902.46 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.65/902.46 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.65x = 902.46 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.65x = 172,126.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,126.20/601.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.09

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