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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.46, 897.78 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.46, 897.78 and 187.55 is: 281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.46 : 897.78 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.46/897.78 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.46x = 897.78 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.46x = 168,378.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,378.64/598.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.35

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