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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.59, 900.72 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.59, 900.72 and 189.72 is: 284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.59 : 900.72 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.59/900.72 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.59x = 900.72 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.59x = 170,884.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,884.60/600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.53

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