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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 901.50 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 901.50 and 190.09 is: 285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 901.50 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/901.50 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 901.50 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 171,366.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,366.14/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.18

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