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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.69, 890.51 and 182.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.69, 890.51 and 182.83 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.69 : 890.51 = 182.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.69/890.51 = 182.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.69x = 890.51 × 182.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.69x = 162,810.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,810.17/593.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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