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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.75, 890.76 and 182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.75, 890.76 and 182.87 is: 274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.75 : 890.76 = 182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.75/890.76 = 182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.75x = 890.76 × 182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.75x = 162,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,888.83/593.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.34

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