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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.67, 898.00 and 187.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.67, 898.00 and 187.81 is: 281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.67 : 898.00 = 187.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.67/898.00 = 187.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.67x = 898.00 × 187.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.67x = 168,654.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,654.03/598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.72

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