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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.67, 898.16 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.67, 898.16 and 187.87 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.67 : 898.16 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.67/898.16 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.67x = 898.16 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.67x = 168,734.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,734.13/598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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