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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.38, 899.12 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.38, 899.12 and 188.54 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.38 : 899.12 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.38/899.12 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.38x = 899.12 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.38x = 169,514.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,514.65/599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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