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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.66, 890.42 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.66, 890.42 and 182.81 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.66 : 890.42 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.66/890.42 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.66x = 890.42 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.66x = 162,778.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,778.99/593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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