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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.02, 889.63 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.02, 889.63 and 203 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.02 : 889.63 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.02/889.63 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.02x = 889.63 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.02x = 180,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,595.40/593.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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