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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.39, 892.76 and 184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.39, 892.76 and 184.42 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.39 : 892.76 = 184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.39/892.76 = 184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.39x = 892.76 × 184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.39x = 164,637.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,637.41/595.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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