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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.12, 885.06 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.12, 885.06 and 200.04 is: 300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.12 : 885.06 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.12/885.06 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.12x = 885.06 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.12x = 177,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,044.08/590.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.01

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