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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.88, 853.45 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.88, 853.45 and 184.13 is: 276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.88 : 853.45 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.88/853.45 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.88x = 853.45 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.88x = 157,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,141.02/568.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.23

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