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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.22, 891.38 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.22, 891.38 and 204.11 is: 306.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.22 : 891.38 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.22/891.38 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.22x = 891.38 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.22x = 181,935.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,935.63/594.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.18

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