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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.79, 898.23 and 187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.79, 898.23 and 187.99 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.79 : 898.23 = 187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.79/898.23 = 187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.79x = 898.23 × 187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.79x = 168,856.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,856.01/598.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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