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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.72, 902.45 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.72, 902.45 and 190.89 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.72 : 902.45 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.72/902.45 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.72x = 902.45 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.72x = 172,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,268.68/601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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