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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.17, 900.26 and 189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.17, 900.26 and 189.31 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.17 : 900.26 = 189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.17/900.26 = 189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.17x = 900.26 × 189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.17x = 170,422.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,422.77/600.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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