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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.86, 889.38 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.86, 889.38 and 208.14 is: 312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.86 : 889.38 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.86/889.38 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.86x = 889.38 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.86x = 185,115.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,115.55/592.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.24

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