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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.22, 871.96 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.22, 871.96 and 196.47 is: 294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.22 : 871.96 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.22/871.96 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.22x = 871.96 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.22x = 171,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,313.98/581.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.75

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