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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.35, 900.61 and 189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.35, 900.61 and 189.35 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.35 : 900.61 = 189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.35/900.61 = 189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.35x = 900.61 × 189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.35x = 170,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,528.90/600.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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