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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.51, 891.86 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.51, 891.86 and 183.63 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.51 : 891.86 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.51/891.86 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.51x = 891.86 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.51x = 163,775.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,775.71/594.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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