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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.91, 896.87 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.91, 896.87 and 187.03 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.91 : 896.87 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.91/896.87 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.91x = 896.87 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.91x = 167,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,741.60/597.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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