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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 889.54 and 182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 889.54 and 182.05 is: 273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 889.54 = 182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/889.54 = 182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 889.54 × 182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 161,935.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,935.85/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.12

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