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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.47, 890.12 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.47, 890.12 and 182.57 is: 273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.47 : 890.12 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.47/890.12 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.47x = 890.12 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.47x = 162,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,505.21/593.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.82

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