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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.51, 890.27 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.51, 890.27 and 203.55 is: 305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.51 : 890.27 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.51/890.27 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.51x = 890.27 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.51x = 181,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,213.44/593.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.33

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