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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.94, 889.40 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.94, 889.40 and 182.06 is: 273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.94 : 889.40 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.94/889.40 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.94x = 889.40 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.94x = 161,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,924.16/592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.09

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