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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.09, 888.25 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.09, 888.25 and 181.25 is: 271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.09 : 888.25 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.09/888.25 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.09x = 888.25 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.09x = 160,995.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,995.31/592.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.91

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