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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591, 886.62 and 201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591, 886.62 and 201.12 is: 301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591 : 886.62 = 201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591/886.62 = 201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591x = 886.62 × 201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591x = 178,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,317.01/591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.72

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