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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.03, 903.20 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.03, 903.20 and 191.15 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.03 : 903.20 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.03/903.20 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.03x = 903.20 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.03x = 172,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,646.68/602.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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