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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.08, 870.96 and 196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.08, 870.96 and 196.24 is: 294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.08 : 870.96 = 196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.08/870.96 = 196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.08x = 870.96 × 196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.08x = 170,917.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,917.19/581.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.14

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