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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.09, 889.46 and 208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.09, 889.46 and 208.25 is: 312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.09 : 889.46 = 208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.09/889.46 = 208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.09x = 889.46 × 208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.09x = 185,229.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,229.00/593.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.31

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