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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.86, 901.22 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.86, 901.22 and 190.04 is: 285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.86 : 901.22 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.86/901.22 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.86x = 901.22 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.86x = 171,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,267.46/600.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.04

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