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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.96, 899.88 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.96, 899.88 and 189.06 is: 283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.96 : 899.88 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.96/899.88 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.96x = 899.88 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.96x = 170,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,130.60/599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.57

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