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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.74, 900.67 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.74, 900.67 and 189.64 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.74 : 900.67 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.74/900.67 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.74x = 900.67 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.74x = 170,804.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,804.07/600.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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