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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.30, 900.36 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.30, 900.36 and 189.50 is: 284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.30 : 900.36 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.30/900.36 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.30x = 900.36 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.30x = 170,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,613.72/600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.21

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