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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.18, 889.87 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.18, 889.87 and 203.16 is: 304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.18 : 889.87 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.18/889.87 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.18x = 889.87 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.18x = 180,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,785.99/593.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.78

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