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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.91, 893.68 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.91, 893.68 and 200.52 is: 300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.91 : 893.68 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.91/893.68 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.91x = 893.68 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.91x = 179,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,200.21/595.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.72

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