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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.47, 893.42 and 184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.47, 893.42 and 184.71 is: 277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.47 : 893.42 = 184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.47/893.42 = 184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.47x = 893.42 × 184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.47x = 165,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,022.68/595.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.13

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