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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.06, 890.82 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.06, 890.82 and 183.06 is: 274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.06 : 890.82 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.06/890.82 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.06x = 890.82 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.06x = 163,073.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,073.51/594.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.51

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