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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.26, 890.10 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.26, 890.10 and 203.46 is: 305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.26 : 890.10 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.26/890.10 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.26x = 890.10 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.26x = 181,099.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,099.75/593.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.26

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