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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.67, 897.68 and 187.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.67, 897.68 and 187.69 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.67 : 897.68 = 187.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.67/897.68 = 187.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.67x = 897.68 × 187.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.67x = 168,485.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,485.56/598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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