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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.95, 892.49 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.95, 892.49 and 184.14 is: 276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.95 : 892.49 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.95/892.49 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.95x = 892.49 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.95x = 164,342.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,342.19/594.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.23

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