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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.61, 897.96 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.61, 897.96 and 187.76 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.61 : 897.96 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.61/897.96 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.61x = 897.96 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.61x = 168,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,600.97/598.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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