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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.17, 897.26 and 187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.17, 897.26 and 187.30 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.17 : 897.26 = 187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.17/897.26 = 187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.17x = 897.26 × 187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.17x = 168,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,056.80/598.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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