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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.13, 898.63 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.13, 898.63 and 188.22 is: 282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.13 : 898.63 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.13/898.63 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.13x = 898.63 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.13x = 169,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,143.04/599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.31

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