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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.09, 887.94 and 207.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.09, 887.94 and 207.25 is: 310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.09 : 887.94 = 207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.09/887.94 = 207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.09x = 887.94 × 207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.09x = 184,025.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,025.57/592.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.81

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