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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.35, 892.72 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.35, 892.72 and 205.30 is: 307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.35 : 892.72 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.35/892.72 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.35x = 892.72 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.35x = 183,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,273.02/595.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.84

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