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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.16, 891.40 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.16, 891.40 and 183.36 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.16 : 891.40 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.16/891.40 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.16x = 891.40 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.16x = 163,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,447.10/594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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