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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.11, 902.71 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.11, 902.71 and 191.03 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.11 : 902.71 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.11/902.71 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.11x = 902.71 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.11x = 172,444.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,444.69/602.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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