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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.97, 902.69 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.97, 902.69 and 191.03 is: 286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.97 : 902.69 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.97/902.69 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.97x = 902.69 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.97x = 172,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,442.89/601.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.46

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