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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.42, 890.22 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.42, 890.22 and 182.54 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.42 : 890.22 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.42/890.22 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.42x = 890.22 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.42x = 162,502.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,502.98/593.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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