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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.97, 897.06 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.97, 897.06 and 187.01 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.97 : 897.06 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.97/897.06 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.97x = 897.06 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.97x = 167,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,757.72/597.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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