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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 896.76 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 896.76 and 186.96 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 896.76 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/896.76 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 896.76 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 167,658.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,658.25/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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