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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.85, 899.87 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.85, 899.87 and 189 is: 283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.85 : 899.87 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.85/899.87 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.85x = 899.87 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.85x = 170,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,074.49/599.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.53

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