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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.19, 888.29 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.19, 888.29 and 207.44 is: 311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.19 : 888.29 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.19/888.29 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.19x = 888.29 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.19x = 184,266.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,266.88/592.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.16

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