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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.14, 903.25 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.14, 903.25 and 191.31 is: 286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.14 : 903.25 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.14/903.25 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.14x = 903.25 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.14x = 172,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,802.06/602.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.98

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