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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.83, 902.85 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.83, 902.85 and 190.98 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.83 : 902.85 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.83/902.85 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.83x = 902.85 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.83x = 172,426.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,426.29/601.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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