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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.50, 889.83 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.50, 889.83 and 182.42 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.50 : 889.83 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.50/889.83 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.50x = 889.83 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.50x = 162,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,317.43/593.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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