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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 901.31 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 901.31 and 190.05 is: 285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 901.31 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/901.31 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 901.31 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 171,293.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,293.02/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.06

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