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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.37, 898.92 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.37, 898.92 and 188.50 is: 282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.37 : 898.92 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.37/898.92 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.37x = 898.92 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.37x = 169,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,444.17/599.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.70

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