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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.13, 900.02 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.13, 900.02 and 210.06 is: 315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.13 : 900.02 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.13/900.02 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.13x = 900.02 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.13x = 189,053.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,053.78/600.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.02

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