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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.76, 886.54 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.76, 886.54 and 206 is: 309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.76 : 886.54 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.76/886.54 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.76x = 886.54 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.76x = 182,627.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,627.24/590.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.14

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