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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.37, 891.54 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.37, 891.54 and 183.49 is: 275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.37 : 891.54 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.37/891.54 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.37x = 891.54 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.37x = 163,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,588.67/594.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.23

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