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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.18, 895.42 and 206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.18, 895.42 and 206.99 is: 310.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.18 : 895.42 = 206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.18/895.42 = 206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.18x = 895.42 × 206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.18x = 185,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,337.47/597.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.35

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