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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.10, 889.75 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.10, 889.75 and 182.15 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.10 : 889.75 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.10/889.75 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.10x = 889.75 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.10x = 162,069.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,069.73/593.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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