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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.88, 898.31 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.88, 898.31 and 188.03 is: 282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.88 : 898.31 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.88/898.31 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.88x = 898.31 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.88x = 168,909.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,909.23/598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.04

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