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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.54, 895.97 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.54, 895.97 and 186.56 is: 279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.54 : 895.97 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.54/895.97 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.54x = 895.97 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.54x = 167,152.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,152.16/597.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.73

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