Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.50, 888.93 and 207.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 592.50, 888.93 and 207.75 is: 311.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592.50 : 888.93 = 207.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592.50/888.93 = 207.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592.50x = 888.93 × 207.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592.50x = 184,675.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,675.21/592.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311.69
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