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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.08, 889.66 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.08, 889.66 and 182.22 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.08 : 889.66 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.08/889.66 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.08x = 889.66 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.08x = 162,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,110.74/593.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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