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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.28, 895.84 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.28, 895.84 and 186.36 is: 279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.28 : 895.84 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.28/895.84 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.28x = 895.84 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.28x = 166,948.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,948.74/597.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.52

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