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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.68, 901.07 and 189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.68, 901.07 and 189.91 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.68 : 901.07 = 189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.68/901.07 = 189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.68x = 901.07 × 189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.68x = 171,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,122.20/600.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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