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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.93, 898.37 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.93, 898.37 and 188.08 is: 282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.93 : 898.37 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.93/898.37 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.93x = 898.37 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.93x = 168,969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,969.06/598.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.12

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