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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.37, 899.20 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.37, 899.20 and 188.50 is: 282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.37 : 899.20 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.37/899.20 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.37x = 899.20 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.37x = 169,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,501.40/599.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.80

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