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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.40, 900.64 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.40, 900.64 and 189.42 is: 284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.40 : 900.64 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.40/900.64 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.40x = 900.64 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.40x = 170,601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,601.69/600.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.15

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