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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.69, 889.14 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.69, 889.14 and 181.84 is: 272.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.69 : 889.14 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.69/889.14 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.69x = 889.14 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.69x = 161,681.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,681.22/592.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.79

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