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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.03, 897.11 and 187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.03, 897.11 and 187.18 is: 280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.03 : 897.11 = 187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.03/897.11 = 187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.03x = 897.11 × 187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.03x = 167,921.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,921.05/598.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.79

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