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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.82, 900.84 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.82, 900.84 and 189.82 is: 284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.82 : 900.84 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.82/900.84 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.82x = 900.84 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.82x = 170,997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,997.45/600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.61

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