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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.68, 870.66 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.68, 870.66 and 195.84 is: 293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.68 : 870.66 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.68/870.66 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.68x = 870.66 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.68x = 170,510.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,510.05/580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.64

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