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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.42, 890.16 and 208.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.42, 890.16 and 208.70 is: 313.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.42 : 890.16 = 208.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.42/890.16 = 208.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.42x = 890.16 × 208.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.42x = 185,776.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,776.39/593.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.06

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