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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.48, 896.28 and 186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.48, 896.28 and 186.51 is: 279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.48 : 896.28 = 186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.48/896.28 = 186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.48x = 896.28 × 186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.48x = 167,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,165.18/597.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.78

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