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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.62, 896.56 and 186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.62, 896.56 and 186.86 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.62 : 896.56 = 186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.62/896.56 = 186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.62x = 896.56 × 186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.62x = 167,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,531.20/597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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