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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.94, 901.16 and 210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.94, 901.16 and 210.86 is: 316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.94 : 901.16 = 210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.94/901.16 = 210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.94x = 901.16 × 210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.94x = 190,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,018.60/600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.20

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