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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.57, 896.09 and 186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.57, 896.09 and 186.59 is: 279.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.57 : 896.09 = 186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.57/896.09 = 186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.57x = 896.09 × 186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.57x = 167,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,196.02/597.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.79

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