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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 898.20 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 898.20 and 188.10 is: 282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 898.20 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/898.20 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 898.20 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 168,951.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,951.42/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.04

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