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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.39, 890.14 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.39, 890.14 and 203.38 is: 305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.39 : 890.14 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.39/890.14 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.39x = 890.14 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.39x = 181,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,032.22/593.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.08

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