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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.81, 890.33 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.81, 890.33 and 182.82 is: 274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.81 : 890.33 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.81/890.33 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.81x = 890.33 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.81x = 162,769.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,769.22/593.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.11

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