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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.95, 896.44 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.95, 896.44 and 186.87 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.95 : 896.44 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.95/896.44 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.95x = 896.44 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.95x = 167,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,520.87/597.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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