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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 901.32 and 190.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 901.32 and 190.03 is: 285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 901.32 = 190.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/901.32 = 190.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 901.32 × 190.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 171,277.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,277.84/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.04

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