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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.69, 893.63 and 184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.69, 893.63 and 184.79 is: 277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.69 : 893.63 = 184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.69/893.63 = 184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.69x = 893.63 × 184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.69x = 165,133.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,133.89/595.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.21

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