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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.51, 900.70 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.51, 900.70 and 189.65 is: 284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.51 : 900.70 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.51/900.70 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.51x = 900.70 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.51x = 170,816.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,816.87/600.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.45

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