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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.08, 789.20 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.08, 789.20 and 184 is: 276.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.08 : 789.20 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.08/789.20 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.08x = 789.20 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.08x = 145,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,212.80/526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.03

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