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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.10, 896.87 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.10, 896.87 and 187.16 is: 280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.10 : 896.87 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.10/896.87 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.10x = 896.87 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.10x = 167,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,852.77/598.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.65

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