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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.91, 886.77 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.91, 886.77 and 206.16 is: 309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.91 : 886.77 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.91/886.77 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.91x = 886.77 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.91x = 182,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,813.18/590.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.38

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