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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.02, 900.11 and 189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.02, 900.11 and 189.02 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.02 : 900.11 = 189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.02/900.11 = 189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.02x = 900.11 × 189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.02x = 170,138.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,138.79/600.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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