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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.47, 890.21 and 208.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.47, 890.21 and 208.75 is: 313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.47 : 890.21 = 208.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.47/890.21 = 208.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.47x = 890.21 × 208.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.47x = 185,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,831.34/593.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.13

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