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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.12, 892.66 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.12, 892.66 and 184.20 is: 276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.12 : 892.66 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.12/892.66 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.12x = 892.66 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.12x = 164,427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,427.97/595.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.29

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