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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.37, 903.06 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.37, 903.06 and 191.25 is: 286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.37 : 903.06 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.37/903.06 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.37x = 903.06 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.37x = 172,710.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,710.23/602.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.72

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