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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.76, 889.26 and 202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.76, 889.26 and 202.73 is: 304.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.76 : 889.26 = 202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.76/889.26 = 202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.76x = 889.26 × 202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.76x = 180,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,279.68/592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.14

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