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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.29, 897.54 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.29, 897.54 and 187.41 is: 281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.29 : 897.54 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.29/897.54 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.29x = 897.54 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.29x = 168,207.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,207.97/598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.15

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