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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.96, 889.58 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.96, 889.58 and 182.13 is: 273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.96 : 889.58 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.96/889.58 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.96x = 889.58 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.96x = 162,020.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,020.52/592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.24

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