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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.07, 902.82 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.07, 902.82 and 191.10 is: 286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.07 : 902.82 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.07/902.82 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.07x = 902.82 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.07x = 172,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,528.90/602.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.56

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