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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.11, 889.66 and 203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.11, 889.66 and 203.11 is: 304.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.11 : 889.66 = 203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.11/889.66 = 203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.11x = 889.66 × 203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.11x = 180,696.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,696.87/593.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.66

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