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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.16, 902.94 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.16, 902.94 and 191.22 is: 286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.16 : 902.94 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.16/902.94 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.16x = 902.94 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.16x = 172,660.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,660.19/602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.73

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