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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.13, 888.60 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.13, 888.60 and 207.38 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.13 : 888.60 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.13/888.60 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.13x = 888.60 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.13x = 184,272.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,272.39/592.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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