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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526, 789 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526, 789 and 184 is: 276

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 789 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/789 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 789 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 145,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,176/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276

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