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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.75, 902.63 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.75, 902.63 and 145.75 is: 218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.75 : 902.63 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.75/902.63 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.75x = 902.63 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.75x = 131,558.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,558.32/601.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.63

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