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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.40, 853.82 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.40, 853.82 and 184.60 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.40 : 853.82 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.40/853.82 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.40x = 853.82 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.40x = 157,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,615.17/569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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