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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.37, 899.02 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.37, 899.02 and 188.78 is: 283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.37 : 899.02 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.37/899.02 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.37x = 899.02 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.37x = 169,718.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,718.32/599.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.16

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