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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.63, 887.84 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.63, 887.84 and 206.88 is: 310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.63 : 887.84 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.63/887.84 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.63x = 887.84 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.63x = 183,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,676.34/591.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.46

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