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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.25, 886.89 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.25, 886.89 and 206.50 is: 309.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.25 : 886.89 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.25/886.89 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.25x = 886.89 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.25x = 183,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,142.79/591.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.76

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