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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595, 892.57 and 210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595, 892.57 and 210.25 is: 315.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595 : 892.57 = 210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595/892.57 = 210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595x = 892.57 × 210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595x = 187,662.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,662.84/595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.40

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