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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.91, 902.60 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.91, 902.60 and 190.97 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.91 : 902.60 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.91/902.60 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.91x = 902.60 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.91x = 172,368.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,368.57/601.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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