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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.67, 904.10 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.67, 904.10 and 191.75 is: 287.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.67 : 904.10 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.67/904.10 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.67x = 904.10 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.67x = 173,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,361.18/602.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.66

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