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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.17, 902.95 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.17, 902.95 and 191.19 is: 286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.17 : 902.95 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.17/902.95 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.17x = 902.95 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.17x = 172,637.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,637.92/602.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.69

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