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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.44, 887.16 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.44, 887.16 and 206.69 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.44 : 887.16 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.44/887.16 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.44x = 887.16 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.44x = 183,367.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,367.10/591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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