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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.93, 889.51 and 202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.93, 889.51 and 202.96 is: 304.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.93 : 889.51 = 202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.93/889.51 = 202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.93x = 889.51 × 202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.93x = 180,534.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,534.95/592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.48

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