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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.39, 898.75 and 188.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.39, 898.75 and 188.42 is: 282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.39 : 898.75 = 188.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.39/898.75 = 188.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.39x = 898.75 × 188.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.39x = 169,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,342.48/599.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.52

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