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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.09, 900.09 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.09, 900.09 and 189.20 is: 283.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.09 : 900.09 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.09/900.09 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.09x = 900.09 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.09x = 170,292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,292.53/600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.78

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