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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.76, 900.99 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.76, 900.99 and 189.82 is: 284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.76 : 900.99 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.76/900.99 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.76x = 900.99 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.76x = 171,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,023.67/600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.68

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