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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.21, 592.90 and 200.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.21, 592.90 and 200.06 is: 300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.21 : 592.90 = 200.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.21/592.90 = 200.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.21x = 592.90 × 200.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.21x = 118,614.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,614.33/395.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.13

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