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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.76, 790.14 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.76, 790.14 and 184.76 is: 277.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.76 : 790.14 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.76/790.14 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.76x = 790.14 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.76x = 145,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,986.27/526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.14

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