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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.91, 899.84 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.91, 899.84 and 189.05 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.91 : 899.84 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.91/899.84 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.91x = 899.84 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.91x = 170,109.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,109.31/599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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