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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.16, 890.16 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.16, 890.16 and 208.41 is: 312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.16 : 890.16 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.16/890.16 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.16x = 890.16 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.16x = 185,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,514.13/593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.76

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