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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.74, 904.25 and 191.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.74, 904.25 and 191.90 is: 287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.74 : 904.25 = 191.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.74/904.25 = 191.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.74x = 904.25 × 191.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.74x = 173,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,525.58/602.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.89

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