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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.90, 889.49 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.90, 889.49 and 182.01 is: 273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.90 : 889.49 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.90/889.49 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.90x = 889.49 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.90x = 161,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,896.07/592.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.06

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