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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.07, 804.04 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.07, 804.04 and 184.66 is: 276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.07 : 804.04 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.07/804.04 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.07x = 804.04 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.07x = 148,474.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,474.03/536.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.97

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