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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.75, 889.13 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.75, 889.13 and 208 is: 312.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.75 : 889.13 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.75/889.13 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.75x = 889.13 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.75x = 184,939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,939.04/592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.00

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