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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.15, 892.72 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.15, 892.72 and 184.28 is: 276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.15 : 892.72 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.15/892.72 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.15x = 892.72 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.15x = 164,506.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,506.21/595.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.41

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