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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.88, 902.94 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.88, 902.94 and 191.06 is: 286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.88 : 902.94 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.88/902.94 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.88x = 902.94 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.88x = 172,515.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,515.72/601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.63

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