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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.73, 893.69 and 205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.73, 893.69 and 205.69 is: 308.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.73 : 893.69 = 205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.73/893.69 = 205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.73x = 893.69 × 205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.73x = 183,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,823.10/595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.57

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