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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.42, 887.16 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.42, 887.16 and 206.70 is: 310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.42 : 887.16 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.42/887.16 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.42x = 887.16 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.42x = 183,375.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,375.97/591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.06

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