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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.19, 889.92 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.19, 889.92 and 203.18 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.19 : 889.92 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.19/889.92 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.19x = 889.92 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.19x = 180,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,809.50/593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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