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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 901.36 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 901.36 and 190.08 is: 285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 901.36 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/901.36 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 901.36 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 171,330.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,330.51/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.09

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