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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.63, 797.18 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.63, 797.18 and 184.95 is: 277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.63 : 797.18 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.63/797.18 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.63x = 797.18 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.63x = 147,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,437.52/531.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.33

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