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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.53, 897.79 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.53, 897.79 and 187.66 is: 281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.53 : 897.79 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.53/897.79 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.53x = 897.79 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.53x = 168,481.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,481.05/598.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.49

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