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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.38, 854.06 and 184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.38, 854.06 and 184.63 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.38 : 854.06 = 184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.38/854.06 = 184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.38x = 854.06 × 184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.38x = 157,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,685.10/569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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