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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.90, 893.53 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.90, 893.53 and 184.93 is: 277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.90 : 893.53 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.90/893.53 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.90x = 893.53 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.90x = 165,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,240.50/595.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.30

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