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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.94, 896.45 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.94, 896.45 and 186.84 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.94 : 896.45 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.94/896.45 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.94x = 896.45 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.94x = 167,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,491.78/597.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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