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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.36, 898.99 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.36, 898.99 and 188.48 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.36 : 898.99 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.36/898.99 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.36x = 898.99 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.36x = 169,443.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,443.41/599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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