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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.97, 898.38 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.97, 898.38 and 188.03 is: 282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.97 : 898.38 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.97/898.38 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.97x = 898.38 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.97x = 168,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,917.90/598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.02

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