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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.88, 892.31 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.88, 892.31 and 184.01 is: 276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.88 : 892.31 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.88/892.31 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.88x = 892.31 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.88x = 164,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,193.96/594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.01

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