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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 901.17 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 901.17 and 189.72 is: 284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 901.17 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/901.17 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 901.17 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 170,969.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,969.97/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.61

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