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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 890.85 and 183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 890.85 and 183.03 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 890.85 = 183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/890.85 = 183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 890.85 × 183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 163,052.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,052.28/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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