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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.68, 893.67 and 184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.68, 893.67 and 184.83 is: 277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.68 : 893.67 = 184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.68/893.67 = 184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.68x = 893.67 × 184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.68x = 165,177.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,177.03/595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.29

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