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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.65, 898.13 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.65, 898.13 and 187.80 is: 281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.65 : 898.13 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.65/898.13 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.65x = 898.13 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.65x = 168,663.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,663.38/598.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.74

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