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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.14, 887.92 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.14, 887.92 and 202.02 is: 302.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.14 : 887.92 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.14/887.92 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.14x = 887.92 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.14x = 179,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,377.60/592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.93

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