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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.90, 898.50 and 188.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.90, 898.50 and 188.05 is: 282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.90 : 898.50 = 188.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.90/898.50 = 188.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.90x = 898.50 × 188.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.90x = 168,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,958.43/598.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.12

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