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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.92, 902.89 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.92, 902.89 and 211.92 is: 317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.92 : 902.89 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.92/902.89 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.92x = 902.89 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.92x = 191,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,342.41/601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.89

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