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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.71, 896.60 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.71, 896.60 and 186.84 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.71 : 896.60 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.71/896.60 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.71x = 896.60 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.71x = 167,521.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,521.21/597.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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