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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.54, 900.44 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.54, 900.44 and 189.56 is: 284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.54 : 900.44 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.54/900.44 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.54x = 900.44 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.54x = 170,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,687.41/600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.22

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