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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.63, 854.44 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.63, 854.44 and 184.88 is: 277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.63 : 854.44 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.63/854.44 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.63x = 854.44 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.63x = 157,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,968.87/569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.32

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