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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.05, 899.86 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.05, 899.86 and 209.94 is: 314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.05 : 899.86 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.05/899.86 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.05x = 899.86 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.05x = 188,916.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,916.61/600.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.83

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