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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.06, 898.11 and 208.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.06, 898.11 and 208.85 is: 313.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.06 : 898.11 = 208.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.06/898.11 = 208.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.06x = 898.11 × 208.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.06x = 187,565.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,565.78/599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.10

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