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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.21, 897.07 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.21, 897.07 and 187.22 is: 280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.21 : 897.07 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.21/897.07 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.21x = 897.07 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.21x = 167,944.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,944.49/598.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.75

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