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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.16, 903.24 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.16, 903.24 and 191.28 is: 286.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.16 : 903.24 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.16/903.24 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.16x = 903.24 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.16x = 172,771.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,771.75/602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.92

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