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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.74, 902.70 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.74, 902.70 and 190.86 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.74 : 902.70 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.74/902.70 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.74x = 902.70 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.74x = 172,289.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,289.32/601.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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