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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.16, 892.74 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.16, 892.74 and 205.16 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.16 : 892.74 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.16/892.74 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.16x = 892.74 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.16x = 183,150.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,150.07/595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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