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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.79, 892.17 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.79, 892.17 and 183.92 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.79 : 892.17 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.79/892.17 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.79x = 892.17 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.79x = 164,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,088.46/594.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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