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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.31, 896.10 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.31, 896.10 and 186.48 is: 279.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.31 : 896.10 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.31/896.10 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.31x = 896.10 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.31x = 167,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,104.73/597.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.76

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