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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.78, 889.14 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.78, 889.14 and 181.88 is: 272.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.78 : 889.14 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.78/889.14 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.78x = 889.14 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.78x = 161,716.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,716.78/592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.81

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