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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.07, 895.33 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.07, 895.33 and 186.09 is: 279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.07 : 895.33 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.07/895.33 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.07x = 895.33 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.07x = 166,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,611.96/597.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.05

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