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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.51, 896.27 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.51, 896.27 and 187.01 is: 280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.51 : 896.27 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.51/896.27 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.51x = 896.27 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.51x = 167,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,609.40/597.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.51

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