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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.64, 901.08 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.64, 901.08 and 189.82 is: 284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.64 : 901.08 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.64/901.08 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.64x = 901.08 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.64x = 171,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,044.13/600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.77

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