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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.50, 870.89 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.50, 870.89 and 195.75 is: 293.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 870.89 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/870.89 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 870.89 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 170,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,475.74/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.67

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