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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.01, 887.98 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.01, 887.98 and 201.99 is: 302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.01 : 887.98 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.01/887.98 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.01x = 887.98 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.01x = 179,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,362.07/592.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.97

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