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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.18, 897.27 and 187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.18, 897.27 and 187.67 is: 281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.18 : 897.27 = 187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.18/897.27 = 187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.18x = 897.27 × 187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.18x = 168,386.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,386.64/598.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.50

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