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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.84, 889.21 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.84, 889.21 and 181.98 is: 272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.84 : 889.21 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.84/889.21 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.84x = 889.21 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.84x = 161,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,818.66/592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.95

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