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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.66, 903.72 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.66, 903.72 and 191.72 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.66 : 903.72 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.66/903.72 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.66x = 903.72 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.66x = 173,261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,261.20/602.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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