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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.12, 898.85 and 188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.12, 898.85 and 188.26 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.12 : 898.85 = 188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.12/898.85 = 188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.12x = 898.85 × 188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.12x = 169,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,217.50/599.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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