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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.32, 897.04 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.32, 897.04 and 187.22 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.32 : 897.04 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.32/897.04 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.32x = 897.04 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.32x = 167,943.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,943.83/598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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