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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.13, 885.18 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.13, 885.18 and 205.38 is: 308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.13 : 885.18 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.13/885.18 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.13x = 885.18 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.13x = 181,798.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,798.27/590.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.06

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