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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.96, 897.04 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.96, 897.04 and 187.02 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.96 : 897.04 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.96/897.04 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.96x = 897.04 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.96x = 167,764.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,764.42/597.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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