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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.06, 900.27 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.06, 900.27 and 189.27 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.06 : 900.27 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.06/900.27 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.06x = 900.27 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.06x = 170,394.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,394.10/600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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