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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.63, 895.14 and 185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.63, 895.14 and 185.81 is: 278.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.63 : 895.14 = 185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.63/895.14 = 185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.63x = 895.14 × 185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.63x = 166,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,321.49/596.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.77

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