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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.66, 890.22 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.66, 890.22 and 182.72 is: 274.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.66 : 890.22 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.66/890.22 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.66x = 890.22 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.66x = 162,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,661.00/593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.00

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