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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.68, 893.61 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.68, 893.61 and 205.74 is: 308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.68 : 893.61 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.68/893.61 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.68x = 893.61 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.68x = 183,851.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,851.32/595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.64

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