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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 900.24 and 189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 900.24 and 189.22 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 900.24 = 189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/900.24 = 189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 900.24 × 189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 170,343.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,343.41/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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