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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.66, 902.66 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.66, 902.66 and 190.85 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.66 : 902.66 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.66/902.66 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.66x = 902.66 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.66x = 172,273.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,273.14/601.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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