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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.30, 897.49 and 187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.30, 897.49 and 187.45 is: 281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.30 : 897.49 = 187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.30/897.49 = 187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.30x = 897.49 × 187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.30x = 168,234.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,234.50/598.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.19

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