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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.48, 897.73 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.48, 897.73 and 187.65 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.48 : 897.73 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.48/897.73 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.48x = 897.73 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.48x = 168,460.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,460.96/598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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