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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 882.14 and 203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 882.14 and 203.25 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 882.14 = 203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/882.14 = 203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 882.14 × 203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 179,293.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,293.94/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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