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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.69, 892.15 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.69, 892.15 and 183.87 is: 275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.69 : 892.15 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.69/892.15 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.69x = 892.15 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.69x = 164,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,039.62/594.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.84

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