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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.03, 885.18 and 200.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.03, 885.18 and 200.01 is: 300.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.03 : 885.18 = 200.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.03/885.18 = 200.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.03x = 885.18 × 200.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.03x = 177,039.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,039.43/590.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.05

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