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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.13, 892.78 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.13, 892.78 and 184.22 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.13 : 892.78 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.13/892.78 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.13x = 892.78 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.13x = 164,463.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,463.47/595.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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