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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.17, 898.84 and 188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.17, 898.84 and 188.26 is: 282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.17 : 898.84 = 188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.17/898.84 = 188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.17x = 898.84 × 188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.17x = 169,218.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,218.87/599.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.42

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