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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.76, 889.14 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.76, 889.14 and 202.62 is: 303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.76 : 889.14 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.76/889.14 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.76x = 889.14 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.76x = 180,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,157.55/592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.93

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