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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599, 898.76 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599, 898.76 and 188.20 is: 282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599 : 898.76 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599/898.76 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599x = 898.76 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599x = 169,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,146.63/599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.38

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