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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.65, 901.02 and 189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.65, 901.02 and 189.78 is: 284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.65 : 901.02 = 189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.65/901.02 = 189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.65x = 901.02 × 189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.65x = 170,992.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,992.91/600.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.68

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