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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.27, 900.59 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.27, 900.59 and 189.52 is: 284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.27 : 900.59 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.27/900.59 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.27x = 900.59 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.27x = 170,679.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,679.82/600.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.34

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