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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.85, 901.37 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.85, 901.37 and 190 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.85 : 901.37 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.85/901.37 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.85x = 901.37 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.85x = 171,260.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,260.30/600.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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