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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.02, 885.03 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.02, 885.03 and 205 is: 307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.02 : 885.03 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.02/885.03 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.02x = 885.03 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.02x = 181,431.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,431.15/590.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.50

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