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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.52, 900.95 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.52, 900.95 and 189.65 is: 284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.52 : 900.95 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.52/900.95 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.52x = 900.95 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.52x = 170,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,859.71/600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.52

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