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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.92, 892.54 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.92, 892.54 and 184.06 is: 276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.92 : 892.54 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.92/892.54 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.92x = 892.54 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.92x = 164,280.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,280.91/594.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.14

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