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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.85, 901.25 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.85, 901.25 and 189.98 is: 284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.85 : 901.25 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.85/901.25 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.85x = 901.25 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.85x = 171,219.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,219.48/600.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.96

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