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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.92, 901.45 and 189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.92, 901.45 and 189.91 is: 284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.92 : 901.45 = 189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.92/901.45 = 189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.92x = 901.45 × 189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.92x = 171,194.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,194.67/600.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.89

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