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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.78, 898.23 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.78, 898.23 and 187.93 is: 281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.78 : 898.23 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.78/898.23 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.78x = 898.23 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.78x = 168,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,804.36/598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.91

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