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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.65, 896.40 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.65, 896.40 and 186.80 is: 280.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.65 : 896.40 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.65/896.40 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.65x = 896.40 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.65x = 167,443.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,443.04/597.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.17

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