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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.25, 853.92 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.25, 853.92 and 184.50 is: 276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.25 : 853.92 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.25/853.92 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.25x = 853.92 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.25x = 157,548.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,548.24/569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.76

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