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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.42, 897.64 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.42, 897.64 and 187.55 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.42 : 897.64 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.42/897.64 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.42x = 897.64 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.42x = 168,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,352.38/598.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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