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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.91, 892.50 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.91, 892.50 and 184.05 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.91 : 892.50 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.91/892.50 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.91x = 892.50 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.91x = 164,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,260.16/594.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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