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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.84, 886.28 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.84, 886.28 and 200.82 is: 301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.84 : 886.28 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.84/886.28 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.84x = 886.28 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.84x = 177,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,982.75/590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.24

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