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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.03, 903.02 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.03, 903.02 and 191.06 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.03 : 903.02 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.03/903.02 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.03x = 903.02 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.03x = 172,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,528.92/602.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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