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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.89, 890.98 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.89, 890.98 and 183.02 is: 274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.89 : 890.98 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.89/890.98 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.89x = 890.98 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.89x = 163,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,062.25/593.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.57

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