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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.52, 896.20 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.52, 896.20 and 186.66 is: 279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.52 : 896.20 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.52/896.20 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.52x = 896.20 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.52x = 167,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,284.69/597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.97

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