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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.43, 892.99 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.43, 892.99 and 184.58 is: 276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.43 : 892.99 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.43/892.99 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.43x = 892.99 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.43x = 164,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,828.09/595.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.82

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