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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.19, 900.38 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.19, 900.38 and 189.24 is: 283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.19 : 900.38 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.19/900.38 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.19x = 900.38 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.19x = 170,387.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,387.91/600.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.89

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