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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.94, 901.11 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.94, 901.11 and 189.97 is: 284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.94 : 901.11 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.94/901.11 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.94x = 901.11 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.94x = 171,183.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,183.87/600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.86

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