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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.51, 897.76 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.51, 897.76 and 187.66 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.51 : 897.76 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.51/897.76 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.51x = 897.76 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.51x = 168,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,469.15/598.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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