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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.85, 898.25 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.85, 898.25 and 187.98 is: 281.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.85 : 898.25 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.85/898.25 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.85x = 898.25 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.85x = 168,853.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,853.04/598.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.96

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