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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.53, 890.14 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.53, 890.14 and 182.55 is: 273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.53 : 890.14 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.53/890.14 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.53x = 890.14 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.53x = 162,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,498.28/593.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.78

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