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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.09, 853.45 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.09, 853.45 and 184.25 is: 276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.09 : 853.45 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.09/853.45 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.09x = 853.45 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.09x = 157,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,248.16/569.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.32

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