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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.71, 892.94 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.71, 892.94 and 205.56 is: 308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.71 : 892.94 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.71/892.94 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.71x = 892.94 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.71x = 183,551.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,551.72/595.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.12

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