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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.35, 900.18 and 189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.35, 900.18 and 189.41 is: 284.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.35 : 900.18 = 189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.35/900.18 = 189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.35x = 900.18 × 189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.35x = 170,498.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,498.59/600.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.00

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