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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.81, 900.65 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.81, 900.65 and 189.66 is: 284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.81 : 900.65 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.81/900.65 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.81x = 900.65 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.81x = 170,816.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,816.33/600.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.31

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