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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.08, 897.04 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.08, 897.04 and 187.16 is: 280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.08 : 897.04 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.08/897.04 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.08x = 897.04 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.08x = 167,890.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,890.01/598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.71

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