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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.01, 898.19 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.01, 898.19 and 187.98 is: 281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.01 : 898.19 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.01/898.19 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.01x = 898.19 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.01x = 168,840.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,840.82/599.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.87

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