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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.51, 899.08 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.51, 899.08 and 188.66 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.51 : 899.08 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.51/899.08 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.51x = 899.08 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.51x = 169,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,618.19/599.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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