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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 901.02 and 210.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 901.02 and 210.87 is: 316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 901.02 = 210.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/901.02 = 210.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 901.02 × 210.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 189,998.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,998.09/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.16

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