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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.96, 902.94 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.96, 902.94 and 191.14 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.96 : 902.94 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.96/902.94 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.96x = 902.94 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.96x = 172,587.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,587.95/601.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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