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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.36, 895.98 and 186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.36, 895.98 and 186.78 is: 280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.36 : 895.98 = 186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.36/895.98 = 186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.36x = 895.98 × 186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.36x = 167,351.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,351.14/597.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.15

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