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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.94, 871.40 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.94, 871.40 and 196.19 is: 294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.94 : 871.40 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.94/871.40 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.94x = 871.40 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.94x = 170,956.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,956.10/580.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.28

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