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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.13, 886.68 and 206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.13, 886.68 and 206.38 is: 309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.13 : 886.68 = 206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.13/886.68 = 206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.13x = 886.68 × 206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.13x = 182,993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,993.02/591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.56

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