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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.82, 901.29 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.82, 901.29 and 190.08 is: 285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.82 : 901.29 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.82/901.29 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.82x = 901.29 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.82x = 171,317.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,317.92/600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.14

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