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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.12 : 899.69 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.12/899.69 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.12x = 899.69 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.12x = 170,040.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,040.47/600.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.34

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