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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.99, 886.46 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.99, 886.46 and 200.84 is: 301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.99 : 886.46 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.99/886.46 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.99x = 886.46 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.99x = 178,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,035.62/590.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.25

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