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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.77, 896.56 and 186.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.77, 896.56 and 186.85 is: 280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.77 : 896.56 = 186.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.77/896.56 = 186.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.77x = 896.56 × 186.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.77x = 167,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,522.24/597.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.25

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