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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.78, 899.82 and 188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.78, 899.82 and 188.90 is: 283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.78 : 899.82 = 188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.78/899.82 = 188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.78x = 899.82 × 188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.78x = 169,976.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,976.00/599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.40

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