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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.11, 903.07 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.11, 903.07 and 191.20 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.11 : 903.07 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.11/903.07 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.11x = 903.07 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.11x = 172,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,666.98/602.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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