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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.63, 888.98 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.63, 888.98 and 202.68 is: 304.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.63 : 888.98 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.63/888.98 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.63x = 888.98 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.63x = 180,174.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,174.95/592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.03

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