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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.70, 901.10 and 189.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.70, 901.10 and 189.83 is: 284.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.70 : 901.10 = 189.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.70/901.10 = 189.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.70x = 901.10 × 189.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.70x = 171,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,052.94/600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.76

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