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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.37, 890.06 and 203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.37, 890.06 and 203.37 is: 305.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.37 : 890.06 = 203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.37/890.06 = 203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.37x = 890.06 × 203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.37x = 181,008.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,008.86/593.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.05

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