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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.82, 902.73 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.82, 902.73 and 191 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.82 : 902.73 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.82/902.73 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.82x = 902.73 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.82x = 172,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,421.43/601.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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