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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.84, 894 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.84, 894 and 206 is: 309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.84 : 894 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.84/894 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.84x = 894 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.84x = 184,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,164/595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.08

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