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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.79, 891.88 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.79, 891.88 and 183.87 is: 275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.79 : 891.88 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.79/891.88 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.79x = 891.88 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.79x = 163,989.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,989.52/594.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.71

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