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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.75, 901.14 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.75, 901.14 and 190.17 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.75 : 901.14 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.75/901.14 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.75x = 901.14 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.75x = 171,369.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,369.79/600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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