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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.38, 897.81 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.38, 897.81 and 187.50 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.38 : 897.81 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.38/897.81 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.38x = 897.81 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.38x = 168,339.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,339.38/598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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