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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.89, 889.21 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.89, 889.21 and 202.87 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.89 : 889.21 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.89/889.21 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.89x = 889.21 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.89x = 180,394.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,394.03/592.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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