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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.22, 870.42 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.22, 870.42 and 195.44 is: 293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.22 : 870.42 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.22/870.42 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.22x = 870.42 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.22x = 170,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,112.22/580.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.19

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