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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.94, 898.14 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.94, 898.14 and 187.97 is: 281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.94 : 898.14 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.94/898.14 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.94x = 898.14 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.94x = 168,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,823.58/598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.87

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