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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.31, 899.15 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.31, 899.15 and 188.49 is: 282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.31 : 899.15 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.31/899.15 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.31x = 899.15 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.31x = 169,479.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,479.84/599.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.79

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