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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.08, 895.09 and 206.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.08, 895.09 and 206.81 is: 310.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.08 : 895.09 = 206.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.08/895.09 = 206.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.08x = 895.09 × 206.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.08x = 185,113.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,113.56/597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.03

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