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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.77, 898.01 and 187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.77, 898.01 and 187.91 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.77 : 898.01 = 187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.77/898.01 = 187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.77x = 898.01 × 187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.77x = 168,739.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,739.63/598.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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