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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.36, 897.62 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.36, 897.62 and 187.54 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.36 : 897.62 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.36/897.62 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.36x = 897.62 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.36x = 168,334.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,334.23/598.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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