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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 854.28 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 854.28 and 184.88 is: 277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 854.28 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/854.28 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 854.28 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 157,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,939.29/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.26

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