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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.71, 892.26 and 183.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.71, 892.26 and 183.85 is: 275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.71 : 892.26 = 183.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.71/892.26 = 183.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.71x = 892.26 × 183.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.71x = 164,042.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,042.00/594.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.84

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