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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.73, 893.52 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.73, 893.52 and 184.86 is: 277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.73 : 893.52 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.73/893.52 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.73x = 893.52 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.73x = 165,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,176.63/595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.27

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