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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.21, 889.80 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.21, 889.80 and 203.02 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.21 : 889.80 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.21/889.80 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.21x = 889.80 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.21x = 180,644.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,644.97/593.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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