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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.54, 891.47 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.54, 891.47 and 183.56 is: 275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.54 : 891.47 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.54/891.47 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.54x = 891.47 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.54x = 163,634.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,634.23/594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.23

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