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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.23, 897.30 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.23, 897.30 and 187.29 is: 280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.23 : 897.30 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.23/897.30 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.23x = 897.30 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.23x = 168,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,055.32/598.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.92

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