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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.65, 900.93 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.65, 900.93 and 189.80 is: 284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.65 : 900.93 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.65/900.93 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.65x = 900.93 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.65x = 170,996.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,996.51/600.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.69

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