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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.17, 898.91 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.17, 898.91 and 188.31 is: 282.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.17 : 898.91 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.17/898.91 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.17x = 898.91 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.17x = 169,273.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,273.74/599.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.51

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