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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.33, 889.96 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.33, 889.96 and 182.43 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.33 : 889.96 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.33/889.96 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.33x = 889.96 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.33x = 162,354.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,354.49/593.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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