Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.87, 890.79 and 182.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 593.87, 890.79 and 182.99 is: 274.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593.87 : 890.79 = 182.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593.87/890.79 = 182.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593.87x = 890.79 × 182.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593.87x = 163,001.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,001.21/593.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274.48
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