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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.30, 891.41 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.30, 891.41 and 183.47 is: 275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.30 : 891.41 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.30/891.41 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.30x = 891.41 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.30x = 163,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,541.62/594.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.18

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