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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.02, 898.67 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.02, 898.67 and 188.17 is: 282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.02 : 898.67 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.02/898.67 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.02x = 898.67 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.02x = 169,102.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,102.73/599.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.30

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