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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.64, 879.96 and 201.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.64, 879.96 and 201.90 is: 302.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.64 : 879.96 = 201.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.64/879.96 = 201.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.64x = 879.96 × 201.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.64x = 177,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,663.92/586.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.85

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