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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.26, 892.72 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.26, 892.72 and 184.38 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.26 : 892.72 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.26/892.72 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.26x = 892.72 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.26x = 164,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,599.71/595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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