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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593, 889.35 and 182.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593, 889.35 and 182.03 is: 273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593 : 889.35 = 182.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593/889.35 = 182.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593x = 889.35 × 182.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593x = 161,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,888.38/593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.00

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