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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.01, 888.90 and 202.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.01, 888.90 and 202.90 is: 304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.01 : 888.90 = 202.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.01/888.90 = 202.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.01x = 888.90 × 202.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.01x = 180,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,352.98/593.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.13

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