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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.36, 900.49 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.36, 900.49 and 189.48 is: 284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.36 : 900.49 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.36/900.49 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.36x = 900.49 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.36x = 170,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,624.85/600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.20

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