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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.22, 892.71 and 184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.22, 892.71 and 184.29 is: 276.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.22 : 892.71 = 184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.22/892.71 = 184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.22x = 892.71 × 184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.22x = 164,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,517.53/595.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.40

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