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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.50, 854.39 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.50, 854.39 and 184.75 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.50 : 854.39 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.50/854.39 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.50x = 854.39 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.50x = 157,848.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,848.55/569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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