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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.66, 886 and 200.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.66, 886 and 200.67 is: 301.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.66 : 886 = 200.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.66/886 = 200.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.66x = 886 × 200.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.66x = 177,793.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,793.62/590.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.01

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