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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.71, 893.76 and 184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.71, 893.76 and 184.85 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.71 : 893.76 = 184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.71/893.76 = 184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.71x = 893.76 × 184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.71x = 165,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,211.54/595.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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