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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 888.12 and 202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 888.12 and 202.14 is: 303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 888.12 = 202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/888.12 = 202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 888.12 × 202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 179,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,524.58/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.19

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