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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.80, 889.18 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.80, 889.18 and 203.07 is: 304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.80 : 889.18 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.80/889.18 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.80x = 889.18 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.80x = 180,565.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,565.78/592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.60

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