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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.44, 897.75 and 187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.44, 897.75 and 187.49 is: 281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.44 : 897.75 = 187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.44/897.75 = 187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.44x = 897.75 × 187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.44x = 168,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,314.66/598.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.26

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