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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.14, 900.25 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.14, 900.25 and 189.34 is: 284.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.14 : 900.25 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.14/900.25 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.14x = 900.25 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.14x = 170,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,450.61/600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.02

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