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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.13, 903.32 and 191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.13, 903.32 and 191.29 is: 286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.13 : 903.32 = 191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.13/903.32 = 191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.13x = 903.32 × 191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.13x = 172,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,797.38/602.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.98

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