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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.69, 890.65 and 182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.69, 890.65 and 182.87 is: 274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.69 : 890.65 = 182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.69/890.65 = 182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.69x = 890.65 × 182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.69x = 162,868.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,868.71/593.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.33

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