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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.52, 896.21 and 186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.52, 896.21 and 186.67 is: 279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.52 : 896.21 = 186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.52/896.21 = 186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.52x = 896.21 × 186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.52x = 167,295.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,295.52/597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.98

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