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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.21, 889.81 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.21, 889.81 and 182.34 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.21 : 889.81 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.21/889.81 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.21x = 889.81 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.21x = 162,247.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,247.96/593.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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