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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.28, 900.54 and 189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.28, 900.54 and 189.41 is: 284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.28 : 900.54 = 189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.28/900.54 = 189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.28x = 900.54 × 189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.28x = 170,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,566.78/600.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.15

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