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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.25, 870.42 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.25, 870.42 and 195.50 is: 293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.25 : 870.42 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.25/870.42 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.25x = 870.42 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.25x = 170,167.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,167.11/580.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.27

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