Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.74, 891.75 and 183.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 594.74, 891.75 and 183.75 is: 275.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594.74 : 891.75 = 183.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594.74/891.75 = 183.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594.74x = 891.75 × 183.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594.74x = 163,859.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,859.06/594.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275.52
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