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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.87, 890.82 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.87, 890.82 and 203.87 is: 305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.87 : 890.82 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.87/890.82 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.87x = 890.82 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.87x = 181,606.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,606.00/593.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.80

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