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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 900.12 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 900.12 and 189.24 is: 283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 900.12 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/900.12 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 900.12 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 170,338.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,338.71/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.86

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