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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.75, 902.56 and 190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.75, 902.56 and 190.81 is: 286.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.75 : 902.56 = 190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.75/902.56 = 190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.75x = 902.56 × 190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.75x = 172,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,217.47/601.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.19

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