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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.67, 902.40 and 190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.67, 902.40 and 190.90 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.67 : 902.40 = 190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.67/902.40 = 190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.67x = 902.40 × 190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.67x = 172,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,268.16/601.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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