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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.54, 894.96 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.54, 894.96 and 185.68 is: 278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.54 : 894.96 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.54/894.96 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.54x = 894.96 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.54x = 166,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,176.17/596.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.57

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