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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.11, 900.11 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.11, 900.11 and 189.23 is: 283.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.11 : 900.11 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.11/900.11 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.11x = 900.11 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.11x = 170,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,330.54/600.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.83

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