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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.64, 797.46 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.64, 797.46 and 184.96 is: 277.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.64 : 797.46 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.64/797.46 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.64x = 797.46 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.64x = 147,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,498.20/531.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.44

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