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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.37, 884.93 and 200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.37, 884.93 and 200.23 is: 300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.37 : 884.93 = 200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.37/884.93 = 200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.37x = 884.93 × 200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.37x = 177,189.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,189.53/590.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.13

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