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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.91, 883.37 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.91, 883.37 and 199.35 is: 299.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.91 : 883.37 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.91/883.37 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.91x = 883.37 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.91x = 176,099.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,099.81/588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.03

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