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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.22, 891.24 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.22, 891.24 and 183.24 is: 274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.22 : 891.24 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.22/891.24 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.22x = 891.24 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.22x = 163,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,310.82/594.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.83

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