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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.38, 888.42 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.38, 888.42 and 181.31 is: 271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.38 : 888.42 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.38/888.42 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.38x = 888.42 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.38x = 161,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,074.65/592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.91

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