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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.27, 896.04 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.27, 896.04 and 186.42 is: 279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.27 : 896.04 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.27/896.04 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.27x = 896.04 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.27x = 167,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,039.78/597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.67

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