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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.25, 890.73 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.25, 890.73 and 203.88 is: 305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.25 : 890.73 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.25/890.73 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.25x = 890.73 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.25x = 181,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,602.03/594.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.60

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