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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.98, 890.97 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.98, 890.97 and 183.11 is: 274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.98 : 890.97 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.98/890.97 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.98x = 890.97 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.98x = 163,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,146.93/593.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.67

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