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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.14, 878.49 and 200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.14, 878.49 and 200.94 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.14 : 878.49 = 200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.14/878.49 = 200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.14x = 878.49 × 200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.14x = 176,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,523.78/586.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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