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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.89, 898.09 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.89, 898.09 and 187.92 is: 281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.89 : 898.09 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.89/898.09 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.89x = 898.09 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.89x = 168,768.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,768.60/598.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.80

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