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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.16, 889.74 and 182.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.16, 889.74 and 182.29 is: 273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.16 : 889.74 = 182.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.16/889.74 = 182.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.16x = 889.74 × 182.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.16x = 162,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,185.34/593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.43

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