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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.13, 888.26 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.13, 888.26 and 181.26 is: 271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.13 : 888.26 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.13/888.26 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.13x = 888.26 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.13x = 161,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,006.01/592.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.91

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