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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.95, 896.99 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.95, 896.99 and 187.14 is: 280.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.95 : 896.99 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.95/896.99 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.95x = 896.99 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.95x = 167,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,861.77/597.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.73

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