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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.80, 871.04 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.80, 871.04 and 196 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.80 : 871.04 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.80/871.04 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.80x = 871.04 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.80x = 170,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,723.84/580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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