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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.62, 891.97 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.62, 891.97 and 183.77 is: 275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.62 : 891.97 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.62/891.97 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.62x = 891.97 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.62x = 163,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,912.41/594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.66

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