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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.18, 900.30 and 189.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.18, 900.30 and 189.37 is: 284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.18 : 900.30 = 189.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.18/900.30 = 189.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.18x = 900.30 × 189.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.18x = 170,489.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,489.81/600.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.06

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