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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.86, 901.39 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.86, 901.39 and 189.96 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.86 : 901.39 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.86/901.39 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.86x = 901.39 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.86x = 171,227.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,227.57/600.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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