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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.35, 889.80 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.35, 889.80 and 203.26 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.35 : 889.80 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.35/889.80 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.35x = 889.80 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.35x = 180,860.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,860.75/593.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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