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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.54, 790.16 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.54, 790.16 and 184.54 is: 276.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.54 : 790.16 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.54/790.16 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.54x = 790.16 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.54x = 145,811.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,811.25/526.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.93

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