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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.42, 890.13 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.42, 890.13 and 182.57 is: 273.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.42 : 890.13 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.42/890.13 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.42x = 890.13 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.42x = 162,506.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,506.58/593.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.85

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