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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.13, 897.30 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.13, 897.30 and 187.17 is: 280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.13 : 897.30 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.13/897.30 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.13x = 897.30 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.13x = 167,947.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,947.64/598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.79

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