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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.63, 890.38 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.63, 890.38 and 183.05 is: 274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.63 : 890.38 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.63/890.38 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.63x = 890.38 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.63x = 162,984.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,984.06/593.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.55

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