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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.77, 901.35 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.77, 901.35 and 189.96 is: 285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.77 : 901.35 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.77/901.35 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.77x = 901.35 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.77x = 171,220.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,220.45/600.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.00

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