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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.78, 899.67 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.78, 899.67 and 188.96 is: 283.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.78 : 899.67 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.78/899.67 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.78x = 899.67 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.78x = 170,001.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,001.64/599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.44

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