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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.77, 902.82 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.77, 902.82 and 190.91 is: 286.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.77 : 902.82 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.77/902.82 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.77x = 902.82 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.77x = 172,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,359.27/601.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.42

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