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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.09, 892.40 and 205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.09, 892.40 and 205.01 is: 307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.09 : 892.40 = 205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.09/892.40 = 205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.09x = 892.40 × 205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.09x = 182,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,948.78/595.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.43

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