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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.09, 900.12 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.09, 900.12 and 183.62 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.09 : 900.12 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.09/900.12 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.09x = 900.12 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.09x = 165,276.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,276.88/600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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