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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.80, 898.23 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.80, 898.23 and 187.94 is: 281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.80 : 898.23 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.80/898.23 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.80x = 898.23 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.80x = 168,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,808.86/598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.91

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