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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.20, 900.34 and 189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.20, 900.34 and 189.35 is: 284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.20 : 900.34 = 189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.20/900.34 = 189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.20x = 900.34 × 189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.20x = 170,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,479.38/600.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.04

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