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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.43, 897.63 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.43, 897.63 and 187.55 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.43 : 897.63 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.43/897.63 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.43x = 897.63 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.43x = 168,350.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,350.51/598.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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