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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.10, 889.63 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.10, 889.63 and 202.97 is: 304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.10 : 889.63 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.10/889.63 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.10x = 889.63 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.10x = 180,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,569.92/593.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.45

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