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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.11, 900.02 and 189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.11, 900.02 and 189.22 is: 283.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.11 : 900.02 = 189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.11/900.02 = 189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.11x = 900.02 × 189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.11x = 170,300.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,300.63/600.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.78

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