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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.19, 891.42 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.19, 891.42 and 204.18 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.19 : 891.42 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.19/891.42 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.19x = 891.42 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.19x = 182,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,010.14/594.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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