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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.20, 900.22 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.20, 900.22 and 189.34 is: 283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.20 : 900.22 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.20/900.22 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.20x = 900.22 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.20x = 170,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,445.29/600.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.98

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