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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.21, 891.45 and 183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.21, 891.45 and 183.39 is: 275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.21 : 891.45 = 183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.21/891.45 = 183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.21x = 891.45 × 183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.21x = 163,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,483.02/594.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.13

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