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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.15, 895.50 and 186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.15, 895.50 and 186.21 is: 279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.15 : 895.50 = 186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.15/895.50 = 186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.15x = 895.50 × 186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.15x = 166,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,751.06/597.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.24

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