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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.75, 892.98 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.75, 892.98 and 205.38 is: 307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.75 : 892.98 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.75/892.98 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.75x = 892.98 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.75x = 183,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,400.23/595.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.85

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