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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.18, 903.16 and 191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.18, 903.16 and 191.21 is: 286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.18 : 903.16 = 191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.18/903.16 = 191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.18x = 903.16 × 191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.18x = 172,694.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,694.30/602.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.78

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