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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.23, 897.45 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.23, 897.45 and 187.44 is: 281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.23 : 897.45 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.23/897.45 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.23x = 897.45 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.23x = 168,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,218.03/598.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.19

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