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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.18, 895.88 and 186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.18, 895.88 and 186.23 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.18 : 895.88 = 186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.18/895.88 = 186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.18x = 895.88 × 186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.18x = 166,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,835.72/597.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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