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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 900.78 and 189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 900.78 and 189.51 is: 284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 900.78 = 189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/900.78 = 189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 900.78 × 189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 170,706.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,706.82/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.28

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