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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.95, 901.53 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.95, 901.53 and 190.22 is: 285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.95 : 901.53 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.95/901.53 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.95x = 901.53 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.95x = 171,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,484.53/600.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.35

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