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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.37, 900.48 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.37, 900.48 and 189.55 is: 284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.37 : 900.48 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.37/900.48 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.37x = 900.48 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.37x = 170,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,684.49/600.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.30

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