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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.81, 901.31 and 189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.81, 901.31 and 189.87 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.81 : 901.31 = 189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.81/901.31 = 189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.81x = 901.31 × 189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.81x = 171,130.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,130.78/600.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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