Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.12, 899.69 and 189
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 600.12, 899.69 and 189 is: 283.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600.12 : 899.69 = 189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600.12/899.69 = 189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600.12x = 899.69 × 189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600.12x = 170,040.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,040.47/600.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283.34
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