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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.36, 891.58 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.36, 891.58 and 183.50 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.36 : 891.58 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.36/891.58 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.36x = 891.58 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.36x = 163,604.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,604.93/594.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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