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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.14, 897.21 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.14, 897.21 and 187.29 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.14 : 897.21 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.14/897.21 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.14x = 897.21 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.14x = 168,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,038.46/598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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