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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.71, 889.09 and 202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.71, 889.09 and 202.73 is: 304.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.71 : 889.09 = 202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.71/889.09 = 202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.71x = 889.09 × 202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.71x = 180,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,245.26/592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.10

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