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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.31, 903.61 and 191.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.31, 903.61 and 191.42 is: 287.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.31 : 903.61 = 191.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.31/903.61 = 191.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.31x = 903.61 × 191.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.31x = 172,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,968.14/602.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.17

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